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Death Note (2017)
Really exceeded my expectations
As a fan of the original anime, I was prepared for the worst. Despite of that, the movie actually surprised me. I did not read the manga, but I am certain the movie was inferior to the original story. However, it was not a complete disaster for a 2 hour action movie (compared to the long story depicted in the manga and adapted in the anime).
One of the things that bothered me was the character of Light Turner. In the anime, Light Yagami was a brilliant, high-functioning sociopath with a God complex and I would've liked to see more of that, instead of the misunderstood edgy teen, although it worked with the plot of the movie. I think Mia's character was quite well built, as opposed to L whose back story could've been exploited a little more. There are also some Hollywood clichés throughout the movie, but nothing bothered me too much. I actually prefer the cheesy love story between Mia and Light instead of Misa and Light's relationship in the anime.
The worst part about this movie is how lightly (pun not intended) it treats the whole concept behind it. I would've liked to see a more in depth analysis of this fight between Light's justice and L's justice. It ignored the psychological implications of the Death Note in Light's life which was a big part of the story: the way he becomes alienated by the power he holds. Instead, it showed the destruction of his relationship with Mia. While being a relevant point, it's not nearly as moving and powerful as the original.
All in all, I believe that Death Note(2017) is enjoyable if viewed as a story inspired by the manga and the anime, instead of an adaptation. It kept me on the edge of my seat and was an overall good experience.
Who Killed Captain Alex? (2010)
Ugandan Bruce Lee, we call him Bruce U.
I have created an IMDb account just to review this movie. I don't even know where to start explaining the way in which this movie has touched and impressed me.
When watching it, you have to leave all your standards and expectations regarding cinematography behind because only then you can see it for the true masterpiece that it is. The whole context in which it was made adds to the beauty of it. The fighting scenes, especially the ones involving kung fu are, in my opinion, quite good even compared to Hollywood blockbusters. The acting doesn't even matter. The VJ, although I thought it would be rather annoying, turned out to be in fact really funny and exactly what this movie needed.
I applaud the whole cast and crew who produced with professionalism and dedication such a humble, hilarious and *action packed movie* on the lowest budget I have ever heard of.